Illustrating a Friend's Novel - Harlequeen

I was sent the precis of his latest writing and an image began to take form.
Just for fun, I decided I would attempt to illustrate it.
I wanted to create the flavour of a Venetian Carnival within an antique playing card format.
My favourite lady was hauled out of the vault and became the HarleQueen.
So here she is.
Blessings of the Midnight Muse to all the artists out there.
Shanti

Knotting a HandFasting Broom

July 3, 2009
The night before Felicity and Ken's Handfasting Ceremony, I had taken up the challenge of 'Knotting The Broom' which they were going to jump over at the end.
Approximately 6 hours later, here is the result.
Not bad if I do say so myself.
All that Girl Guide Knot training came in handy!

HandFasting Ceremony - July 4, 2009

1.The Broom before the Handfasting cords are tied on
2. Tying on the Handfasting cords
3. The Well Knotted Broom
Blessings of Well-Knotted Brooms and Happy Marriages!
Shanti